Quarterly Articles & Economic Scene
Economic Scene
Florida Minimum Wage Increases Sept. 30
September 24, 2025
Floridians will see an increase of $1 on Sept. 30, taking the minimum wage from $13 to $14. Tipped employees will see their required cash wage increased to $10.98.
Events, Expos & Trade Shows
DeLand Chamber State of the City Series - Orange City
September 19, 2025
Join the DeLand & Greater West Volusia Chamber of Commerce for the State of the City: Orange City. This informative and engaging morning event will feature a keynote address by Orange City Mayor Kelli Marks.
Economic Scene
WomensNet Grant Opportunity for Women-Owned Education & Childcare Businesses
September 19, 2025
Are you a woman-owned education or childcare business? Did you know that women make up 95% of the childcare workforce? WomensNet is offering its monthly business specific $10,000 grant for September.
Workforce Updates
Explore the Manufacturing Job Fair at Advanced Technology College Oct. 8
September 18, 2025
Whether you have experience or training in the manufacturing industry or not, join CareerSource Brevard Flagler Volusia and meet local manufacturers looking for talent and hiring now!
Economic Scene
Florida Ranks No. 1 for Attracting and Developing a Skilled Workforce
September 18, 2025
Florida has solidified its position as the nation’s top state for talent attraction, with Texas close behind at No. 2, according to Lightcast’s 2025 Talent Attraction Scorecard.
Events, Expos & Trade Shows
DeLand Chamber State of the City Series - Orange City
September 17, 2025
Join the DeLand & Greater West Volusia Chamber of Commerce for the State of the City: Orange City. This informative and engaging morning event will feature a keynote address by Orange City Mayor Kelli Marks.
Workforce Updates
Explore the Manufacturing Job Fair at Advanced Technology College Oct. 8
September 17, 2025
Whether you have experience or training in the manufacturing industry or not, join CareerSource Brevard Flagler Volusia and meet local manufacturers looking for talent and hiring now!
Workforce Updates
Florida Ranks No. 1 for Attracting and Developing a Skilled Workforce
September 17, 2025
Florida has solidified its position as the nation’s top state for talent attraction, with Texas close behind at No. 2, according to Lightcast’s 2025 Talent Attraction Scorecard.
Entrepreneur Resources
Story Branding: How to Market Your Product Like A Pro
September 12, 2025
The next Acuity Business Pass course will help participants learn how to create a compelling brand story that resonates with customers.
Business News & Resources
Employee-Owned Businesses on the Rise in Florida
September 12, 2025
A sometimes overlooked exit strategy, even with complications, is emerging as a strong option for business owners – the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). A Southwest Florida financial executive who specializes in ESOP plans states more business owners will seek to sell their companies to their employees given some of the benefits of ESOPs including stake in the success of companies they work for.
